Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Hamster Running Wheels-Toys for a good Hamster Life

Hamster toys are essential to keeping your hamster entertained and interested in their environment. Hamsters have keen minds and need new experiences to keep them from experiencing boredom and depression.

You can create a quality hamster life by providing them with hamster toys such as HAMSTER RUNNING WHEELS. Hamsters will not do well if they cannot run. Running is probably the MOST important activity for hamsters after having access to food and fresh drinking water.

Hamsters are nocturnal and can run many miles, mainly during the night. You will want to choose a running wheel that is QUIET especially if the hamster is kept in the room where you sleep. Choose a hamster wheel that is made of sturdy plastic with a SOLID running surface. Metal hamster wheels with rungs or cross bars are more likely to cause injuries to your hamster because their little limbs can fall through.

You can find hamster wheels that clip on to the side of the cage or are free standing. The hamster wheel you choose should be open on at least one side to make it easy for the hamster to get in and out. The hamster wheel should also provide good ventilation so your hamster does not become overheated. Choose a hamster wheel that is suited to the size of your hamster. Larger breeds like Syrian hamsters will require larger wheels.

You will have gone a long way to keeping your hamster in good physical and mental condition by providing a proper hamster wheel. This is not just a hamster toy but a hamster necessity!!!  Click on an item to get more information and return here by closing that view box.